Poetry · Chapter
Geo. S. Albaugh explained
A brief poetic portrait of Geo.
What happens
A brief poetic portrait of Geo. S. Albaugh, a Chicago manufacturer whose den is adorned with numerous hunting trophies, covering even the sofa.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the speaker confronts the painful realization that his child’s lov…
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- Work and Profession
Geo. S. Albaugh is identified as a manufacturer, linking his identity to his profession.
- Domestic Life
The description of his den and its decor reflects his personal domestic space.
Characters to notice
- Geo. S. Albaugh
A Chicago manufacturer whose den is filled with hunting trophies.
Key passages
“On the walls of his den may be scanned More horns than in John Sousa’s band, And even the sofie’s All covered with trophies, So when you go in there, you stand.”
The den's walls display more hunting horns than a band, and the sofa is also covered with trophies, leaving no room to sit.
Highlights the abundance of hunting trophies in Albaugh's den.
